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DN11 USP

2011 Volkswagen Polo

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

92,463 mi
Last recorded92,463 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN11 USP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 92,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 92,450 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 92,137 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 90,146 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 85,752 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 85,752 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 77,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 70,626 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 70,626 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 64,343 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 57,751 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 51,598 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 51,598 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 45,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare flat

Pass 22 Jul 2015 45,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare flat

Pass 25 Apr 2014 39,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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DN11 USP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN11 USP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DN11 USP is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 28 April 2011.

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